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U.S. Leaders See Hormuz Shipping Normalizing, 48% Forecast Disruption

4/24/2026

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U.S. executives expect Hormuz traffic to normalize, projecting 20% by May 2026, 39% by Aug 2026, 26% by Nov 2026, and 14% later.
A Fed survey (April 15-20) found 48% expect a Hormuz disruption within five years, 36% foresee shipping costs rising $2-$4 per barrel, and 43% project U.S. output to rise 0-0.25 mb/d in 2026.
Two-thirds expect 90% of shut-in Gulf production to return and employment to stay steady Dec 2025-Dec 2026, with 59% anticipating latter.

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U.S. executives expect Hormuz traffic to normalize, projecting 20% by May 2026, 39% by Aug 2026, 26% by Nov 2026, and 14% later.
A Fed survey (April 15-20) found 48% expect a Hormuz disruption within five years, 36% foresee shipping costs rising $2-$4 per barrel, and 43% project U.S. output to rise 0-0.25 mb/d in 2026.
Two-thirds expect 90% of shut-in Gulf production to return and employment to stay steady Dec 2025-Dec 2026, with 59% anticipating latter.